FO: Kutsushita

"Kutsushita" means "sock" in Japanese. These are just really simple toe up socks with short row heels. I added random purl rows to break up the stocking stitch and give the socks a bit of "interest." If you'd like to copy me, go get two balls of Noro Kureyon Sock, pull out your favorite basic toe-up sock pattern (of the knee high variety), size two needles, and go to town! For the cuff, I did a K1, P3 rib for about an inch or so, then did a K1, P1 rib until I decided to bind off!




They ended up a bit on the snug side, but after wearing them a few times they have stretched out. A note on the Kureyon sock yarn: It is weak. It breaks...even when you aren't pulling very hard. I have so many breaks and spit splices in these socks because the yarn just fell apart while I was knitting. Honestly, I cannot recommend this yarn for socks with a clear conscience. It's better suited to other knitted objects (scarves, hats) that don't get a lot of wear and tear. We'll have to wait and see how these socks hold up! Keep your fingers crossed!

Lace Ribbon Scarf

It's finally finished:




Lace Ribbon Scarf from Knitty.com. I used a sock yarn from Hill Country Yarns. It was nice to work with. I'm so glad it's all over, though. Scarfs kill me. I just don't have the attention span for them, I suppose.

I have a ton of lace projects on the needles right now...and I want more.

I'm almost done with my Noro Kureyon socks. I think they will be about knee length, which is exactly what I wanted. I have started the ribbing for the cuff and I want it to go for about 3 or 4 inches before binding off so I have a nice, wide cuff. I originally decided that they would be finished tonight whether I liked it or not, but I think I will move it to tomorrow because I sort of got sidetracked by the cosplay thing. That's fair, right? :p

I have been working on my cosplay. I am going to Anime St. Louis in two weeks and I had hoped to dress as Asuka from Evangelion in her adorable yellow sundress. I found a pattern that I assumed I would have to make a lot of modifications to, but after making a muslin of the bodice there weren't as many necessary changes as I had expected. I love it when things run smoothly.

My dog is cute:


We went to Legoland. I have lots of pictures on my flickr page. I don't feel like uploading them all to blogger. Have fun.